The U.S. men’s national team successfully arrived in Miami on Friday ahead of their upcoming match against Haiti.
The team completed their travel from Atlanta before a “nationwide ground stop” was issued by federal aviation authorities, according to USA TODAY Sports.
A spokesperson for U.S. Soccer confirmed that the squad had already landed in Florida prior to the “disrupting air travel” order that impacted airports across the country on Nov. 13.
The USMNT had been stationed at the U.S. Soccer National Training Center located just south of Atlanta for the duration of the week.
The team departed the facility on Friday to prepare for the first leg of the Concacaf Nations League quarterfinal match against Haiti.
The match is scheduled to take place at Nu Stadium.
The Federal Aviation Administration announced the “extraordinary circumstances and safety concerns” related to an air traffic control issue on Friday afternoon, as reported by USA TODAY.
This rare directive mandates that all departing aircraft remain on the ground until further notice to ensure passenger safety.
While the broader aviation network faced significant delays due to the “nationwide ground stop”, the U.S. soccer delegation avoided the logistical complications by completing their flight earlier in the day.
The team is now focused on their upcoming international competition.
The Concacaf Nations League remains a priority for the program as they continue their training schedule in Miami.
The players and staff have transitioned to their local accommodations to finalize preparations for the weekend fixture.
Officials have not released further details regarding the duration of the aviation stoppage or its potential impact on other sporting events scheduled for the weekend.
The U.S. Soccer Federation continues to monitor the situation closely while the national team remains in place for the match.